The most underrated, another band which was totally different but underrated was Mothers Finest. The Daredevils did the cleanest recordings in my opinion. They are special.
This band will always be one of my favorite bands ever. When I was 14 years old in 1976 i listened to this band over and over when most of my schoolmates were listening to KISS.
it's easy to like this man - so down to earth, and like the music and lyrics he have made ... well i turned 64 and have been a fan since 1974 ... thank you Mr. Chowning !
I'll hit 64 this year, God willing. OMD fan since...well, I guess since I heard "Look Away" played on WHB AM radio out of Kansas City That was probably '73. My first album was "It'll Shine When It Shines" in '74.
I have over three thousand vinyl's and I must say Ozark's Dare devils albums are a unique and great compilation of music. They are at the top of my list. Great artists.
Here's my Daredevil story. I was about 13 and some friends and I were hitch-hiking home from an evening of bowling. We got picked up by a carload of hippies who were looking for Graham Chapel on the campus of Washington University. They were from Springfield, Mo. and didn't know their way around St. Louis. We lived next to the University so we were happy to show them the way. We got there for the second half of the show and no one was watching the door so we wandered in and made our way up to the loft. What stood out was the singer and his collection of harmonicas on his belt, and then how catchy the tunes were to these young ears. Specifically, I remember Chicken Train, Black Sky, and If You Want to Get to Heaven. A couple months later, the Daredevils first album was climbing the charts and IYWTGTH was all over the radio. Yeah, we thought we were pretty cool.
Randle f'n Chowning!!! It's so good to be able to find an interview with you. I wish you could have met my super talented musical family and just hung out with us one time!We cover your songs almost religiously,because we feel it just as you say.You are legend.
I remember around 73 or 74, the first song I played on my new 12 string was "Walkin Down The Road". Being a shy teenager I was sitting on the picnic table in our backyard alone in the St. Louis area and by the time I was 3 bars into it, I had a harmonica player and another guitar player joining in. Something about OMD music just draws you irresistibly in. Thank you Randle and guys for all of the joy you have brought. Stay safe and God bless.
I am on my 3rd set of the first four Ozark albums, having worn out the first two sets- true! They are in great shape and I Still have Randle’s 1st solo L.P. Which is also in mint condition! I was Chubby Checker’s guitar player when he made his 1st album in 20 years on MCA and while promoting it in 1982, we were at the Blue Note in Columbia when Chubb was rushed to hospital. Did not play and while chatting with the sound gent, he told me he lived in Springfield, and I said to him “do you know the Daredevils?” Yes he did and he gave me Supe’s number and said he would tell him to expect a call the next day. I called and spent an hour talking to both Supe and Charlie McCall. Made my day!!!! A nice story that meant a lot. Randle, you are an endearing fellow , and it great to hear you speak and it it is a plus when the players you admire are also found to be just nice people. Randle, keep playing and keep the faith. Would love to talk guitar with you sometime. All the best!!!! Robbie Walsh.
Omd was our beer drinking mountain cruising knee slapping music I grew up listening to their music and loved their music and still do, I'm so happy to see their still going at it, I recently discovered off the beaten path and it's as good as all their seventies music I love the hell out of it Ozark mountain daredevils you guys rock I'll listen to your music till the day I die and I'd fly to anywhere in the us to see you live it's my bucket list thankyou guys you make it right God bless you all
Great to see Randle here! THANKS SO MUCH for this. Through watching the Old Grey Whistle Test video from 1976 & reading the comments, I see that Steve Cash has passed on. I am glad to be able to comment here that Randle & his mates have enriched my life through all these years. I went to several concerts in Grand Junction, Colorado in the early 70's and I am delighted to say we always had a great time. Thanks for the memories and all the music through the years.
The Ozarks used to play at the Black Canyon Music Festival in Olathe, Colorado, south of Grand Junction. Did you ever catch any of those in the 70’s? Good times!…. I think.
@@combridge1 You bet I caught the Black Canyon Festival whenever I could! I grew up in Delta (though some will say I never grew up LOL). I even got to jam with some of the Black Canyon Gang. My most memorable one was the one that Dave Mason didn't get to, but I did get to the makeup concert a few weeks later in Montrose. Cheap Trick, I think, did the last one, which I also caught. They still do the Corn Festival, but it's not the same at all. Great times! Although there are some blank spaces in time ....LOL
@@HeartoftheDragonColo Crazy! The BCG was legendary. We came up from Durango (still live here). Saw Ralph Dinosaur for the first time there. He climbed up to the top of the stage speakers, I recall. Wow. There’s still a few of us old hippy/folkie/rockers still around.
One of the most unique bands ever from like basic bluegrass to country southern rock with unique instruments and killer Harmony, lyrics that were so original
He’s 100% correct on touring and creativity. Steely Dan gave up touring in the early 70’s and put all their energy in the studio and recorded fantastic albums.
Great appreciation, Randle giving a shout out to Jerry Moss and Herb Alpert. A&M records had many hits that rang through the sixties and seventies.............
Used to fall asleep listening to the Colorado Song dreaming about going to Colorado, finally went in 1976 took my eight track and played it as we crossed the state line. Been back several times and always play that song .
I have lived in Colorado since i was 4. I am now 65, that is where i saw and met the group after their concert at Red Rocks Park and Ampitheatre. That memory will never go away.
When I heard "If You Wanna get To Heaven" I think..damn near lost my mind...lmao:) I'm still rocking to it..even did at one of my gigs. People got up and started dancing. One of the most underrated bands of the 70's.
Y'all got me through my first couple of years in college back in the 70's. Still love it. This interview is very insightful as I am very impressed with the level headed approach that you and the band had in that crazy world of music. Very impressive and encouraging.
In the 70s my friends thought I was nuts listening to OMDs instead of the Stones and The Who. Little did they know..:) . Just a good ole boy thats learned to wait..God bless!
Pushing 70 here ..ALways a Daredevils fan since the begining...I remember the days you mentioned growing up ...memories you carry to the grave---thank you for the music..!
That is a great band...Jackie blue...incredible hit...And mind you we were listening to hendrix,zepellin,black sabbath...so jam on boys we love youall.!!!
I got to go up on stage and meet the guys after their concert at Red Rocks Park in Colorado, thanks to the guy wjho ran their fan club, (forgot his name), when i lived just 20 minutes from Red Rocks. I got the autographs from Larry Lee, who talked with me quite a bit, Steve Cash, John Dillon and Michael "Supe" Granda. They were all so nice i will never forget them or that meeting. If i could only go back in time!
Took my Xwife. At a casino in KCMO. Got sit at a table right by the stage. Met a big black haired hippy and his wife. It was a great show an night. Will never forget the evening😎👍✌✊
I've often wondered why new artists are re-doing or covering any OMD songs. They were good songwriters and had some great songs that would be ripe for covering.
Great, better than I expected! I was a little put off at the start when Chowning is interrupted as he's about to tell a 'road story' - some woman, not the host, calls out something off-mic! What the hell? And then he told a different story. Anyway, in the end, it all got on track and there's some interesting stuff. Questions could have been better, interviewer better, but all in all not bad. Worth the listen.
I spent quite a few summers in Doniphan,Missouri at Grandparents house from 1968-1975. The only reason I bought O.M.D album to begin with was,,I met Putt Mossman, watched Him ride down the highway standing on His motorcycle,,was there when He jumped into the Current River. I just loved the Revival music. Country attitude. And have always wondered if these guys knew Putt too. God Bless Y'all and I'll take Chicken Train over Jackie Blue any day.👍🏼
It was so hard for bands in fly-over country to create commercial excitement back then. At the same time the Daredevils were getting some action, the local band Granny's Bathwater was unable to get the same traction besides being a great band.
Shooting beer cans... lol Going fishing all day on the Little Niangua under the J road bridge. No bathroom on a 12' V bottom, "ploop ploop"... ahhhhh. Back to fishing. Loved you guys. Thanks.
Is that a Bible on the mixing board or a hymnal ? I've always wondered if Randle ever thought about becoming a minister or a pastor, his songs seem somewhat spiritual (Beauty In the River, Leatherwood)
@@RandleChowning2023 Yeah like Roll Away the Stone.... but you know, I always loved the spiritual messages in many many songs by so many great artists when they just put it there.... and you could enjoy it however you want.... I think that is so special.... much different than some dude standing on the corner with a bullhorn, screaming.."Your all gonna die and go to hell"! much different...... anyway, thanks for the memories....... wonderful....
There will never be an accurate documentary of the Daredevils. If someone tried to do it, John and Supe would not allow it and it wouldn't include Randle and Larry.
That’s a shame! They need to let bygones be bygones. Just saw the show last night in St Louis.. it was great to see them again. Really enjoyed the addition of the fiddle player.. she was awesome!
Great interview, I’ve always been a fan of the band. Having grown up close to Jacksonville Alabama in the 50 and 60’s by the time the seventies started music was being being produced and performed every where it seemed. Somehow I never saw the band live. Anyhow I hope they are doing well. I still remember all the members names and would love to see them together on stage or separately as individual performances. Best wishes!
@@stevelankford7087 Thanks Steve. There is a touring version with only 2 original members left in the band. Namely playing local venues in Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Larry Lee (singer of Jackie Blue) and myself (If You Wanna Get To Heaven) are not working with them at this time. Thanks again. Randle
